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Laying telecommunications and power cables within UK territorial waters (up to 12 nautical miles) requires a marine licence.
Information on spraying oil spill dispersants, different products and equipment, training, and keeping records.
How to act responsibly around marine wildlife when you visit the coast.
How data on landings statistics are collected and processed by fisheries administrations in the UK.
This series brings together all newsletters from the MMO's Marine Planning team
This page details the MMO’s work on the management of marine non-licensable activity in Studland Bay Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ).
This inshore marine conservation zone (MCZ) was designated on 21 November 2013.
Guidance for offshore wind developers on post-consent monitoring standards.
The Marine Management Organisation has concluded its quality assessment into 2024 landing data for under-10m vessels.
This guidance explains when construction, alteration or improvement works may need a marine licence from the Marine Management Organisation.
This guidance explains when deposit activities may need a marine licence from the Marine Management Organisation.
An accelerated licensing process may apply to some applications for dredging activity.
Information to support vessel owners and licence holders of under-12 metre English vessels.
This inshore marine conservation zone (MCZ) was designated on 21 November 2013. Another feature was added to this site on 31 May 2019.
Guidance explaining the operational requirements for Inshore Vessel Monitoring Systems (I-VMS) under the fishing licence condition.
Regional Fisheries Groups (RFGs) are an initiative set up to enable the inshore fishing sector to come together to share views and promote collaborative working with organisations such as MMO, Defra, Cefas and local IFCAs.
We have a team of experts who specialise in technical aspects of maritime baselines, limits, zones and boundaries.
List of UK approved oil spill treatment products including the name, nature and type, and what they are approved for
Quota and catch limits
Guidance for the Fisheries and Seafood Scheme
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